Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (3)

[porterross]

I'm glad to hear you're back safely :)

Did you have a nice time?
Thank you. The high jet stream made it a long flight, but the pilot was booking at a high speed so even though we flew just below Iceland, over Greenland and Canada, we made it from London to Houston in under 10 hours. Going, it is much faster because of the tail winds.

Northern England and Scotland are so beautiful it took my breath away. No matter what people try to say about England, I can assure you, Christ's message is alive and well there and the society is not as secular as some would have us believe.
The ELCE is amazing from what I experienced of it at Cambridge. The church service was full and the congregation was pleasant and happy. I was touched and we were made to feel very welcome.
There is no shame in crossing one's self during the service there, BTW. I loved it! Their conservatism could put a lot of us to shame. I am so happy we made the effort to attend services there and Cambridge is amazingly serene and lovely. What a blessing to the trip it was.

[LilLamb219]

OH!! Take me with you next time!!!

LOL

[filosofer]

Filo has never been any less than Spirit-filled, sound voice of Scriptural based reason and I for one have been uplifted, inspired an calmed by his words on more occasions than I can count. His patience and steadfast representation of the Word keeps me in awe. All Christians should be so blessed to have an ordained servant of his caliber in their midst. Being Lutheran establishes how we worship. Being Christian, establishes Whom and why we worship.


How kind and gracious of you. This is humbling, as well, a reminder to me of the great burden and joy we share in serving God and his people.

In Christ's love,
filo

[porterross]

OH!! Take me with you next time!!!

LOL


Will do, chicky-poo. ;)

Better yet, convince your husband he needs to take you all. Your daughter will learn more about European history in a few days than most of us did in college.
The history they focus on makes ours look as young as it is. I could have stayed indefinitely, soaking up input, dipping my toes in 1800 year old Roman baths, walking on Hadrian's Wall and standing in awe on the field where William the Conqueror won the battle of Hastings.
Of course, all that made me thirsty for a few pints of bitters.;) Yum! :yum:

[Flipper]

Still, there are people in ours and other sub-forums debating and stirring up trouble who have no denominational indicator. If they aren't Lutheran, there most certainly is a rule against their doing these things in our sub-forum. How can one tell though, if they don't have a denom-indicator? The only thing to do is check their page or report them. I'm not one to be a tattle-tale either. I lothe them.


An extra mouse click to check a profile never hurt anyone, but if there isn't anything in the profile, then yea, maybe the person needs to be asked.

I have the Christian icon, but my profile has a link to my church so you can see that I'm Lutheran (on most days). I checked the other that you mentioned and he doesn't. That would make me wonder as well.

[LilLamb219]

Will do, chicky-poo. ;)

Better yet, convince your husband he needs to take you all. Your daughter will learn more about European history in a few days than most of us did in college.
The history they focus on makes ours look as young as it is. I could have stayed indefinitely, soaking up input, dipping my toes in 1800 year old Roman baths, walking on Hadrian's Wall and standing in awe on the field where William the Conqueror won the battle of Hastings.
Of course, all that made me thirsty for a few pints of bitters.;) Yum! :yum:

He can't be away from his servers that long :P Computer guys... :sigh:

I have cousins in England and they have asked me to come there, so maybe someday we'll be able to afford it!

[LilLamb219]

An extra mouse click to check a profile never hurt anyone, but if there isn't anything in the profile, then yea, maybe the person needs to be asked.

I have the Christian icon, but my profile has a link to my church so you can see that I'm Lutheran (on most days). I checked the other that you mentioned and he doesn't. That would make me wonder as well.

If I hover over your cross, I can see that you are Lutheran :)

[QuiltAngel]

Welcome back Porter! Glad you had a good time.

[Flipper]

If I hover over your cross, I can see that you are Lutheran :)

Oh my gosh, you can!! I didn't know that.

[LutherNut]

I stopped by again to see what was up. First I'm greeted with a menacing PM, and then I discover this:
I will be taking an extended sabbatical from CF.
Please know that my prayers continue to be with all.
Does anyone know what's up? :confused:

[DaSeminarian]

I will be taking an extended sabbatical from CF.

Please know that my prayers continue to be with all.


As will be ours with you.

Hope it's a sabbatical for joyful purposes.:thumbsup:

[DaSeminarian]

I stopped by again to see what was up. First I'm greeted with a menacing PM, and then I discover this:

Does anyone know what's up? :confused:

Since I am the one you receive the Menacing PM. I apologize.

As for DaRev. He just became a grandfather again and could be going to see his family or maybe it is just too busy at the church to spend much time here. I wouldn't worry about DaRev. He's a good man and will be missed.

[LutherNut]

Since I am the one you receive the Menacing PM. I apologize.

Accepted. I didn't mean to jump on ya.

As for DaRev. He just became a grandfather again and could be going to see his family or maybe it is just too busy at the church to spend much time here. I wouldn't worry about DaRev. He's a good man and will be missed.

I saw that. I hope that's all it is.

[LilLamb219]

Rev, don't stay away too long. Who will keep engraving our gravestones? :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

Hope you have a restfull leave DaRev.

[LilLamb219]

AHHHH!! I need to vent (what else is new?)

I'm on another board (QuiltAngel is there as well) and just today the site owner posted that discussion about baptism saving should stop now.

I'm INFURIATED!

I messaged the owner immediately concerning this. But meanwhile here I am stewing and ready to completely explode.

I hate wandering to other places. I hate biblical lies. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[filosofer]

AHHHH!! I need to vent (what else is new?)

I'm on another board (QuiltAngel is there as well) and just today the site owner posted that discussion about baptism saving should stop now.

I'm INFURIATED!

I messaged the owner immediately concerning this. But meanwhile here I am stewing and ready to completely explode.

I hate wandering to other places. I hate biblical lies.

Welcome back, where we can talk about this saving stuff, and Jesus stuff, and ....

:amen:

In Christ's love,
filo

[seajoy]

Welcome back, where we can talk about this saving stuff, and Jesus stuff, and ....

:amen:

In Christ's love,
filo

I'm with filo.....glad you are back home.:)

[dinkime]

grrrrrrrr

other boards make my blood boil sometimes!

(and not usually because of religion since they are not Christian boards)

[Studeclunker]

Folks, I think a wee bit of an appology is due here. I've been under a considerable degree of stress lately and I can see that many of my posts are more tart than necessary. Please forgive my fallen nature.

I too, find the many patient pastors who frequent this venue to be a tremendous blessing. It's why I'm here. This is the only Christian/lutheran fellowship I really get.

Thank you, Rad and Dixie for your kind PMs.

[ctay]

AHHHH!! I need to vent (what else is new?)

I'm on another board (QuiltAngel is there as well) and just today the site owner posted that discussion about baptism saving should stop now.

I'm INFURIATED!

I messaged the owner immediately concerning this. But meanwhile here I am stewing and ready to completely explode.

I hate wandering to other places. I hate biblical lies. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
I heard that sunday, went to a baptist church. We went to surprise hubby's mom for mother's day.

[ctay]

Ok I went yesterday and looked at 2 pomeranian puppies and ended up buying both.

[TheCosmicGospel]

Ok I went yesterday and looked at 2 pomeranian puppies and ended up buying both.

If they had for, five, six, would they all have come home? What was your limit? My daughter went to Japan and just had to have a dog. Any idea what a little dog costs you in Japan? Take a guess.

But gosh, they are cute. I love poms.

Peace,
Cos

[TheCosmicGospel]

AHHHH!! I need to vent (what else is new?)

I'm on another board (QuiltAngel is there as well) and just today the site owner posted that discussion about baptism saving should stop now.

I'm INFURIATED!

I messaged the owner immediately concerning this. But meanwhile here I am stewing and ready to completely explode.

I hate wandering to other places. I hate biblical lies. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

LL,

You are a Lutheran firecracker! Luv yer kaplooies.

Always begin your disagreements with some agreement.

Infant baptism does go against all logic. It does not make sense. It is revelation from the Father in His Word.
Without the Holy Spirit, no one could believe this.

See, Lutherans do have the Holy Spirit. We speak in the tongues of salvation!

Ask them to show you one person who made a decision for salvation in the Gospels? Jesus said we must also be born again. How does one participate in their own birth?

Baptism is our birth.

Eph. 1:4 He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world.

Peace,
Cos

[ctay]

If they had for, five, six, would they all have come home? What was your limit? My daughter went to Japan and just had to have a dog. Any idea what a little dog costs you in Japan? Take a guess.

But gosh, they are cute. I love poms.

Peace,
Cos
I was lucky I talked hubby into these two. He said 1, I'm like but they are so cute. LOL I bet dogs are expensive in Japan.

[LilLamb219]

Thank you everyone...especially Cos for the helpful hints.

Firecracker? Yes. I have big emotions!

[KimLCMS]

Happy Wednesday everyone! Tomorrow is Ascension Day. Do any of your churches have a service tomorrow. We are having one tomorrow evening. I hope we can make it. 7:00pm is kinda close to bedtime for our kiddies, so it makes it tough to go to church at that time.

[DaRev]

Firecracker? Yes. I have big emotions!

Would that equate to a "short fuse"? ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

Lamb,
Have you heard back from the site owner there yet?

[QuiltAngel]

Please keep me and a situation in your prayers. I really hope to put an end to all the drama today, but I doubt it will happen.

Thanks

[DaSeminarian]

Would that equate to a "short fuse"? ^_^


Hey I thought you went on an extended sabbatical from here. Is 8 hours now considered "extended"?

[synger]

Hey I thought you went on an extended sabbatical from here. Is 8 hours now considered "extended"?
I just read a fantasy short story about a specific type of pixie who lives in sand castles made by children. They aren't born until the castle has been made and lovingly decorated (glass and shells and feathers are highly prized, and the best castles are made by hand with no plastic molds and such), and their whole life is lived between that time and the time the tide comes in and destroys the castle.

So every minute is like a day to them. They live their whole life, grow old, and then die when the castle is taken by the sea.

Maybe that's how DaRev's sabbatical was. One minute was like a day.. and so it was a very long sabbatical indeed.

*nods wisely*

[LilLamb219]

Would that equate to a "short fuse"? ^_^

No, I can be extremely patient. It's just that when I DO BLOW...watch out.

[LilLamb219]

Lamb,
Have you heard back from the site owner there yet?

Yes, and no matter how many times I tell him that baptism is necessary but not absolutely necessary, he just does not understand.

[TheCosmicGospel]

Yes, and no matter how many times I tell him that baptism is necessary but not absolutely necessary, he just does not understand.

Tell them they can do the water thingy or be crucified on a cross. Which sounds better? Since they like to make so many decisions, make it. :o

Peace,
Cos

[dinkime]

i think my pastor may take the call -- and i think he should :idea: i think it is a position that does not come around often and it is something he feels deeply about (missions and China) -- i just want him to take it because HE thinks it is where God is calling him and not relying solely on what his wife thinks (which it feels like sometimes)

[Studeclunker]

I've always loved children's fantasy stories, Grimms and Anderson's being my favourites. Thank You Synger for the Sandcastle Fairy fable. It was charming

Well, it's been a rather over-eventful few days. I think I'll clean out the pot and head for bed. Glad to see you're back, Revrand. Thank you all for the very much needed moral support.

Abientot.:wave:

[C.F.W. Walther]

SO what happened to the help I got you?

[DaRev]

Abientot.:wave:

Bonne nuit.

[ctay]

I live about 3 miles from this small town, population of about 500. This house caught on fire so a few of the area volunteer fire departments responded, got it put out and pulled out a woman that had been shot in the head. It was in the paper this morning, they are calling it suspicious. This world needs lots of praying for.

[Flipper]

I live about 3 miles from this small town, population of about 500. This house caught on fire so a few of the area volunteer fire departments responded, got it put out and pulled out a woman that had been shot in the head. It was in the paper this morning, they are calling it suspicious. This world needs lots of praying for.

Was that in Illinois? I read about something similar. Scary!!

[DaRev]

they are calling it suspicious.

I don't mean to make lite of this, but I would sure hope they would call it suspicious. I don't think the woman accidently shot herself in the head and then set fire to the house.

My prayers for the world are continuous. :crossrc:

[KimLCMS]

Good morning and Happy Thursday everyone!

[DaRev]

Good morning and Happy Thursday everyone!

Dobry rano! :wave:

Happy Ascension Day!!

[LilLamb219]

Happy Thursday...and Happy Ascension Day!

[ctay]

It happened in Alabama

[Studeclunker]

SO what happened to the help I got you?

It's surprising sometimes, how small a world it is. Mr. Leedy is the brother of the man who used to be the pastor of our community church here. He reminded me of our local pastor and prodded me to call him. Which I did. To show you how screwed up my mind was, I didn't call Joe originally because, well, he's not Lutheran.:o :sorry: Pastor Stevens is a good kid and devoted Ana-Baptist. Still though, a man of God and the only pastoral care I have available. Aparently, Mr Leedy knows most of the people in the congregation here. He was very helpful in getting some of my... thought processes straightened out. I think today is the first day that I'm about fully functional.:tutu:

Thanks again Rad.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Dobry rano! :wave:

Happy Ascension Day!!And a Doby Gillis to you to :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

It's surprising sometimes, how small a world it is. Mr. Leedy is the brother of the man who used to be the pastor of our community church here. He reminded me of our local pastor and prodded me to call him. Which I did. To show you how screwed up my mind was, I didn't call Joe originally because, well, he's not Lutheran.:o :sorry: Pastor Stevens is a good kid and devoted Ana-Baptist. Still though, a man of God and the only pastoral care I have available. Aparently, Mr Leedy knows most of the people in the congregation here. He was very helpful in getting some of my... thought processes straightened out. I think today is the first day that I'm about fully functional.:tutu:

Thanks again Rad.Leedy's is good people. :thumbsup:

[seajoy]

And a Doby Gillis to you to :)
So silly :doh:

[seajoy]

I would like to ask for prayers for my son and his fiance this weekend. Both are graduating from college on saturday. The call service is then in the afternoon, where they will find out where the Lord is placing them to do His service in the teaching ministry. They are getting married in June.

Pray also for mom (me) to accept God's will, just in case it isn't close to us. :)

Thanks everyone.

[LilLamb219]

seajoy, should we pray that if it isn't near you that it might be HAWAII??? :sorry::pray:

[seajoy]

seajoy, should we pray that if it isn't near you that it might be HAWAII??? :sorry::pray:
No calls in Hawaii this year....I asked already! ^_^

[dinkime]

is there even a WELS church/school/mission in hawaii!?!?!

[dinkime]

do you think they will have calls the same place? i mean, was there a place to put "i am marrying this person" so that they would end up with calls to the same place???

will that service be webcast (i think i saw some were at wels.net)? maybe i will watch and see (but i dont know their names, lol)

[seajoy]

do you think they will have calls the same place? i mean, was there a place to put "i am marrying this person" so that they would end up with calls to the same place???

will that service be webcast (i think i saw some were at wels.net)? maybe i will watch and see (but i dont know their names, lol)
It's in God's Hands. One could get a call, or both. We won't know until saturday. Yes, the school knows they are getting married, so one won't end up in New Jersey, and the other in Nebraska. :eek:

I don't know about the webcast. She's blond, and he looks like my hubby....if that helps you any! ^_^

[dinkime]

It's in God's Hands. One could get a call, or both. We won't know until saturday. Yes, the school knows they are getting married, so one won't end up in New Jersey, and the other in Nebraska. :eek:

I don't know about the webcast. She's blond, and he looks like my hubby....if that helps you any! ^_^


not really, lol, i have never seen your hubby, either lol....hmmmmmm and a blinde girl in a very german lutheran area, lol

[dinkime]

Martin Luther College graduation, 10 a.m. CDT, May 19
One hundred seventy-two people are graduating from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., the WELS College of Ministry. Forty-seven men are graduating from the preseminary program, 122 men and women from the teacher track, and 3 men and women from the staff ministry program.
Service Program
Martin Luther College Call Day, 2:30 p.m. CDT, May 19
In this special service, candidates receive assignments to serve as teachers and staff ministers at WELS or Evangelical Lutheran Synod schools and churches. The Conference of Presidents (COP), guided by the Holy Spirit, determines where these men and women will be placed.
Service Program

[WildStrawberry]

Just wanted to let everyone know that, even though I've been quiet...I've been prayin' for y'all!

Many Blessings!

Kae

[seajoy]

Just wanted to let everyone know that, even though I've been quiet...I've been prayin' for y'all!

Many Blessings!

Kae
You alright Kae?

God bless you too!

[WildStrawberry]

Hi Seajoy!

Yeah, I'm okay. I went through a struggle earlier this week but I'm okay now. *G* I just love God's Word. Makes things so nice to have it in my life. *happy sigh*

Had a chest x-ray and a blood test today gearing up for my 1 year post treatment visit in June. Blood work is for the coumadin that I take (that I HATE. Poisoning myself once a day just isn't "fun" ya know? ;)) and I'm hoping that my Doc will lower my dosage.

Other than that, I've just been quiet. Not much to say. Watching the fireworks/flirt fests/fellowshipping 'round here. :D

Thanks for asking!

Kae

[LilLamb219]

We're an entertaining bunch, aren't we?? :P

Hi Seajoy!

Yeah, I'm okay. I went through a struggle earlier this week but I'm okay now. *G* I just love God's Word. Makes things so nice to have it in my life. *happy sigh*

Had a chest x-ray and a blood test today gearing up for my 1 year post treatment visit in June. Blood work is for the coumadin that I take (that I HATE. Poisoning myself once a day just isn't "fun" ya know? ;)) and I'm hoping that my Doc will lower my dosage.

Other than that, I've just been quiet. Not much to say. Watching the fireworks/flirt fests/fellowshipping 'round here. :D

Thanks for asking!

Kae

[filosofer]

Had a chest x-ray and a blood test today gearing up for my 1 year post treatment visit in June.

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo

[ctay]

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo

I do that sometimes, its scary... I have to do a double take on words every once in awhile

[Studeclunker]

filosofer[/B] http://www3.christianforums.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891381#post34891381)

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo


I do that sometimes, its scary... I have to do a double take on words every once in awhile]

Having a hearing loss with range issues, I have this problem with conversations. Sometimes someone will say something and I think, "that just can't be what they said." So I'm often having people repeat themselves. Other times I'll give an answer that is completely off base to what the person said. They usually look at me like I'm from Mars.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I don't se DaRev and PorterRos on here much. Wonder what's going on with them? Nosey Ain't I.

[DaRev]

I don't se DaRev and PorterRos on here much. Wonder what's going on with them? Nosey Ain't I.

Actually, not much... outside of the occasional PM.

[C.F.W. Walther]

[QUOTE
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Originally Posted by filosofer http://www3.christianforums.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891381#post34891381)

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo


I do that sometimes, its scary... I have to do a double take on words every once in awhile]

Yea I have the same problem only I usually just answer to what I thought I heard. My X got frustrated one time and said "Why don't you just say 'What?'"

[DaSeminarian]

I just love it when I get new Logos Software for my computer. I purchased the Original Languages Library and some of the Concordia Electronic Library. I will Luther, Pieper, Walther and others to use just by double clicking on the Libronix icon. I love the seminary life..

[DaRev]

I love the seminary life..

Cherish it, my brother, cherish it... 'cause the real world is a sacry, scary place! :eek:

[LilLamb219]

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo


Filo, were YOU having a blonde moment???? ^_^ ;)

[QuiltAngel]

Yesterday, I asked you to pray for a situation. Things are calming down at this point. I oversee the stay of excahnge students and a situation came up where a host mom wanted the student out of the house now. She is now with us until the end of next week. The thing is, there is no hard evidence the girl did what she is being accused of. Trying to sort out fact from fiction is oh so not fun.

Also, my daughter in Germany has been rather sick this week. A stomach bug that we originally thought might have been food poisoning, but now not so sure. She assured me she will go to the Dr. on Friday.

Now I have come down with a cold and I think it may be going to bronchitis.

This was suppose to be a week to relax and have some fun. No, it had to be a stressful one! I am sure God is teaching me some sort of lesson, I seem to have to learn lessons for the last few months, it is someone else's turn.

[QuiltAngel]

The "blond" test reminds me of what we say around here. My youngest is dyslexic and when one of us gets something turned around, we wonder if we are having a "dyslexic moment." The son is ok with our doing that.

[DaRev]

Ohhhhh.....

I want so bad to make a remark about this... :P


...but I don't dare. :eek:

[filosofer]

Filo, were YOU having a blonde moment???? ^_^ ;)

Ah, do I have to answer that? ;)

Not sure if it is a blond moment or a senior moment. Maybe if I sit down awhile I will remember... but then again... ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaRev]

Ah, do I have to answer that? ;)

Not sure if it is a blond moment or a senior moment. Maybe if I sit down awhile I will remember... but then again... ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo


You know, there are two sure telltale signs that you are getting old. One is loss of memory.

[porterross]

HEY!!!! Back off with the blonde bashing.

A lot of those "dumb" blondes are smart enough to know how to build up big bank accounts, then there are those of us with morals. :D

[WildStrawberry]

I just love it when I get new Logos Software for my computer. I purchased the Original Languages Library and some of the Concordia Electronic Library. I will Luther, Pieper, Walther and others to use just by double clicking on the Libronix icon. I love the seminary life..

Oh! May I drool over it??? Pweeze? *bats eyelashes*

Kae

[WildStrawberry]

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo


Thanks for the blessings and prayers! And...uh...I think my brain fog is catching...sorry. :blush:;)

The "blond" test reminds me of what we say around here. My youngest is dyslexic and when one of us gets something turned around, we wonder if we are having a "dyslexic moment." The son is ok with our doing that.

Yeah, I'm dyslexic too. It really makes it hard when you have dyslexia with chemo brain, fibro fog AND menopause!!! I really can NOT remember anything! LOL

Kae

[DaRev]

HEY!!!! Back off with the blonde bashing.

A lot of those "dumb" blondes are smart enough to know how to build up big bank accounts, then there are those of us with morals. :D

Now y'all know why I didn't dare make any remarks!

I was a good boy, wasn't I Sweety? :holy:

[filosofer]

HEY!!!! Back off with the blonde bashing.

A lot of those "dumb" blondes are smart enough to know how to build up big bank accounts, then there are those of us with morals. :D

Okay,...

Q: How many blonde jokes are there?


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A: One - the rest are all true


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From someone who wishes he had enough hair to even be considered a blond. ^_^

:D

In Christ's love,
filo

[QuiltAngel]

Kae,
I never thought about how chemo brain would make things!

[filosofer]

One more for good measure.... (for DaRev, Luther1521, Rad, Stud, LN, Willy, and the whole crew...)


Q: Why are blonde jokes so short?

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A: So men can remember them!



:wave:


In Christ's love,
filo

[DaRev]

One more for good measure.... (for DaRev, Luther1521, Rad, Stud, LN, Willy, and the whole crew...)

Q: Why are blonde jokes so short?

A: So men can remember them!



HEY!!! :mad: I resemble that remark!!!

^_^

[Studeclunker]

One more for good measure.... (for DaRev, Luther1521, Rad, Stud, LN, Willy, and the whole crew...)


Q: Why are blonde jokes so short?

A: So men can remember them!





Oooohhh. :tutu: Huh?:scratch:

[KimLCMS]

Did I miss some blonde jokes? Oh well, heard 'em all before!

[ctay]

I just have senior moments

[synger]

filosofer[/B] http://www3.christianforums.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891381#post34891381)

I must be really tired. I looked at this and thought: "What is she doing taking a blond test?" ^_^ :D

Oh well, blessings and prayers for you. :prayer:

In Christ's love,
filo


I do that sometimes, its scary... I have to do a double take on words every once in awhile]

Having a hearing loss with range issues, I have this problem with conversations. Sometimes someone will say something and I think, "that just can't be what they said." So I'm often having people repeat themselves. Other times I'll give an answer that is completely off base to what the person said. They usually look at me like I'm from Mars.
We used to have a friend who was notorious for that. He just couldn't hear well when there was background noise, or more than one or two people talking. Since we used to meet in a Denny's... well, you can see why there was a problem.

So we called them "Helgi-isms".

The one about someone wearing cheese on their hat is a classic. The other one I remember vividly was when he thought someone was talking about a hippo in Jell-O. Both have become catch phrases in that social group.

[synger]

here's my absolute favorite blonde joke:



A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and
asks for the loan officer. She says she's going to
Europe on business for two weeks and needs to
borrow $5,000. The bank officer says the
bank will need some kind of security for the loan,
so the blonde hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce.
The car is parked on the street in front of the
bank, she has the title and everything checks out.
The bank agrees to accept the car as collateral for
the loan.

The bank's president and its officers all enjoy
a good laugh at the blonde for using a $250,000
Rolls as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An
employee of the bank then proceeds to drive the
Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the blonde returns, repays the
$5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41.
The loan officer says, "Miss, we are very happy to
have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"

The blond replies....."Where else in New York City
can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41
and expect it to be there when I return?"

[Flipper]

Our new paralegal is a natural blond (and beautiful, she's 6' tall, skinny, and her mom is from Holland).

Anyway, my temp started calling her Bondie and has everyone, including the office manager, calling her that to the point where everyone has forgotten her real name. We even got the office manager to change her name sign in front of her office to "Blondie."

[DaRev]

here's my absolute favorite blonde joke:



A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and
asks for the loan officer. She says she's going to
Europe on business for two weeks and needs to
borrow $5,000. The bank officer says the
bank will need some kind of security for the loan,
so the blonde hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce.
The car is parked on the street in front of the
bank, she has the title and everything checks out.
The bank agrees to accept the car as collateral for
the loan.

The bank's president and its officers all enjoy
a good laugh at the blonde for using a $250,000
Rolls as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An
employee of the bank then proceeds to drive the
Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the blonde returns, repays the
$5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41.
The loan officer says, "Miss, we are very happy to
have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"

The blond replies....."Where else in New York City
can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41
and expect it to be there when I return?"

^_^ ^_^ ^_^ That's perfect!!!!! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[seajoy]

Be back sunday night.....have a blessed weekend in the Lord. :wave:

[LilLamb219]

Have a great weekend!

[DaRev]

Be back sunday night.....have a blessed weekend in the Lord. :wave:

Zbohom :wave: :crossrc:

[QuiltAngel]

Have a great weekend seajoy!

[LilLamb219]

How are you feeling today, QA?

[latebloomer]

I hope QA is feeling better today. There must be something going around. Hubby and Tiger and I all have colds. Getting better. Tiger's been on steroids this week which doesn't help. Makes him crabby. But today is the last day, and he is excited. He has a date with our neighbor this afternoon. Neighbor's going to teach him how to play baseball. Neighbor needs his baseball fix. His kids are grown and he's not coaching this year. (heads for Seajoy's fridge, wondering if there's any orange juice)

latebloomer

[KimLCMS]

Good morning everyone! Hope you are having a good Friday!

[Studeclunker]

Thanks synger, that was wonderful (LOL)!:D

Flipper, giving your friend the nickname of Blondie, is really a complement. If you've ever looked at the Blondie and Dagwood comic strip, you'll notice that Blondie is one sharp cookie! That could be the reason why the nickname was never objected to.

[QuiltAngel]

Well, the cold is still there. These things take so long to shake it seems and then it is such a crazy week for me.

I think things are going to settle down a bit finally.

[Flipper]

Flipper, giving your friend the nickname of Blondie, is really a complement. If you've ever looked at the Blondie and Dagwood comic strip, you'll notice that Blondie is one sharp cookie! That could be the reason why the nickname was never objected to.


Maybe that's why she hasn't complained much, except to roll her eyes at us. We had to fire our last paralegal, and we are still finding reasons why that was a good idea. Blondie is a breath of fresh air comparatively. She's got a lot of learning and growing up to do (she makes me feel old), but she's getting the job, doesn't pull the territorial cr@@ and we all get along.

My Temp's name is "Trouble," by the way. I hope they make her permanent soon. She's good, when she's not causing Trouble.

I don't have a name...yet... I'm afraid of showing up at work one day with a yellow tag taped next to my door with a new name. I'm even more afraid of what the name might be. One of the attorneys calls me Jose Feliciano (last name is a play on my first name).

[Flipper]

here's my absolute favorite blonde joke:



A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and
asks for the loan officer. She says she's going to
Europe on business for two weeks and needs to
borrow $5,000. The bank officer says the
bank will need some kind of security for the loan,
so the blonde hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce.
The car is parked on the street in front of the
bank, she has the title and everything checks out.
The bank agrees to accept the car as collateral for
the loan.

The bank's president and its officers all enjoy
a good laugh at the blonde for using a $250,000
Rolls as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An
employee of the bank then proceeds to drive the
Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the blonde returns, repays the
$5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41.
The loan officer says, "Miss, we are very happy to
have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"

The blond replies....."Where else in New York City
can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41
and expect it to be there when I return?"


That just got e-mailed around the office, and to Blondie.

[Flipper]

DaRev...

Where do you pastor in PA? I couldn't get it off your profile. I have some Lutheran friends who might be moving to Allentown.

[DaRev]

DaRev...

Where do you pastor in PA? I couldn't get it off your profile. I have some Lutheran friends who might be moving to Allentown.

Hazleton, which is about 45 miles north of Allentown.

There is an LCMS church in Macungie which is right next to Allentown. Concordia Lutheran Church.

Their web site: http://www.concordia-macungie.org


Rev

[Flipper]

If he gets the job, I'll pass this on. Thanks!!

[DaRev]

If he gets the job, I'll pass this on. Thanks!!

That's the closest LCMS to Allentown (only 5 to 10 minutes from most parts of the city and surrounding), and it's in the great SELC district!

The next closest is in Bethlehem, which is further east.

[Flipper]

Not sure yet if they are moving. He's applied for the position (within the company he works for) and is waiting to hear back. I think it's like a 3 year committment, and then he can go back to what they were doing and move back to St. Louis.

If they do move, I'm sure we'll be coming to visit at some point.

Thanks again for the info - I'll definitely pass it on.

[DaRev]

Well, since the women burnt the beef, I need to go rustle up some grub.

Chow...

...oops, I mean Ciao!

[DaRev]

Dobru Noc. :sleep: :sleep:

[Studeclunker]

First really good day all week. Tomorrow I can actually report to work.:clap:

Tout le monde, a bonne nuit.:hug:

[ctay]

Well good luck Stude and God bless you.

Got the 2 granddaughters here, they are asleep thank goodness, the 15 month old is a handful and a stinker. LOL

[dinkime]

i have to go to the DMV today to (try to) switch the title on my car from the people i leased it from to me...i wonder how much hassle this will be!!

[DaRev]

Dobre rano! Ako so mas? (Good morning! How are you?)

[LilLamb219]

First really good day all week. Tomorrow I can actually report to work.:clap:

Tout le monde, a bonne nuit.:hug:

Awesome!

Bonjour!

[DaSeminarian]

Dobre rano! Ako so mas? (Good morning! How are you?)

Are you showing off your ability to write in a different language? :bow: If so I bow to your supreme knowledge.

[DaRev]

Are you showing off your ability to write in a different language? :bow: If so I bow to your supreme knowledge.

I've gotten used to saying that since vicaring and now shepherding in Slovak Lutheran congregations (even though there are fewer and fewer folks here who can even understand it, let alone speak it.)

[DaSeminarian]

I've gotten used to saying that since vicaring and now shepherding in Slovak Lutheran congregations (even though there are fewer and fewer folks here who can even understand it, let alone speak it.)


How would you rate Slovakians in terms of orthodoxy? Are they more orthodox in their desired worship style than the German contingency of the synod, or less so

[Flipper]

First really good day all week. Tomorrow I can actually report to work.:clap:

Tout le monde, a bonne nuit.:hug:

:D

[Flipper]

I have an interesting weekend ahead of me. Today, I'm going to my niece's dance recital - she's in TWELVE numbers!! :cool:

Tomorrow, I'm going with my folks and sisters to a mass and banquet celebrating my great-great aunt's 60th year as a nun. When I was little, we were actually pretty close (even though she's my great-grandmother's little sister). She's got a couple doctorates and a few masters degrees in all kinds of stuff, and she's traveled the world. Met a couple of popes. She's one of the most interesting people I've ever known. Unfortunately, she is proof that Alzheimer's will even strike people who use their brains regularly. I haven't seen her in a couple years, and my biggest fear is that she won't remember me. :(

[DaRev]

How would you rate Slovakians in terms of orthodoxy? Are they more orthodox in their desired worship style than the German contingency of the synod, or less so

The Slovak heritage is mostly gone out of the SELC. In the 50's they changed the name of the synod from the Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches to reflect the changing demographic of the synod as a whole. (The synod merged with the LCMS in 1971.) But the old Slovak worship was very traditional. I'm not certain whether or not there are still any congregations that even have Slovak services anymore. But for the most part, the traditional practice remains.

[DaSeminarian]

I have an interesting weekend ahead of me. Today, I'm going to my niece's dance recital - she's in TWELVE numbers!! :cool:

Tomorrow, I'm going with my folks and sisters to a mass and banquet celebrating my great-great aunt's 60th year as a nun. When I was little, we were actually pretty close (even though she's my great-grandmother's little sister). She's got a couple doctorates and a few masters degrees in all kinds of stuff, and she's traveled the world. Met a couple of popes. She's one of the most interesting people I've ever known. Unfortunately, she is proof that Alzheimer's will even strike people who use their brains regularly. I haven't seen her in a couple years, and my biggest fear is that she won't remember me. :(


Alzheimer's is frightening. A friend of our family, a woman who was like a grandmother to me, has alzheimers and the last time I visited her she sometimes remembered me and other times she didn't. She wasn't the same. I have also been with people in the nursing center where I am doing my fieldwork that are afflicted with this disease.

I remember a quote by Bill Cosby in one of his comedy records.

"If you go senile, you won't know it."

So really the only people to whom the disease is hard on are the people close to them.

[DaRev]

So really the only people to whom the disease is hard on are the people close to them.

That's not entirely true. I had an aunt who cried daily because she didn't know anybody.

[DaSeminarian]

That's not entirely true. I had an aunt who cried daily because she didn't know anybody.


I guess to that I would agree. All these people coming to visit and I don't know who they are or why they are here. I suppose some might even become angry because people are coming into his or her house uninvited.

[Studeclunker]

My wife worked for a short time in a very nice nursing home. The place was split into two sections; Assisted living and Hospital care. There were many couples where one of them were in each. The spouse didn't even know who their own husband or wife were. They sometimes had flashes of normalcy, some more than others. There was one couple where the husband was a retired Bird Colonel. In fact, that's what the staff called him was Colonel. He became violent when one of his sons came home to visit. The Colonel thought his son was a burgler. Didn't even know his own son. The ensuing fight beat them both up pretty badly. The wife and mother, with the assistance of her children, secured power of attorney over her husband and moved out of her house into the 'Manor. At first they lived together. But when the Colonel beat up an orderly, that was it, back into the Hospital care wing he went. His wife would visit him for hours and he would dictate letters to his command from WWII. She would read to him and calm him down when he would become violent. I just can't imagine the torment this good woman was going through. Yet she bore it all with grace and serenity. Quite the Lady in all definitions of the word.

[DaRev]

My wife worked for a short time in a very nice nursing home. The place was split into two sections; Assisted living and Hospital care. There were many couples where one of them were in each.

When I was in seminary I served at a Lutheran retirement home. There was one couple who had moved there into assisted living together, but the wife had deteriorated somewhat and needed to be placed in the skilled facility. The husband for a long time wouldn't leave her alone there. The staff had to encourage him to go and get involved in some things because he just couldn't be in there with her all the time. Over time it got so he couldn't see her all that often, although he regularly visited with her in there.

One day, I was there on a Sunday afternoon. I went down to the skilled section to bring folks up for church service. She didn't like to go because she couldn't hear much at all and so couldn't follow the service or sing any of the hymns. I asked her if she would come up with me and she said yes, so I took her up. Her husband was up there and when he saw her come in he had a huge smile on his face and jumped up and came over to her, pulled up a chair next to her and held her hand. I noticed a couple of times during the service that he was showing her where we were in the service. His smile never left and the tears rolled down his face. He was so happy that she was there with him.

It's sad when these things happen to folks, but it's great to see them when things are good.

[Jim47]

I have an interesting weekend ahead of me. Today, I'm going to my niece's dance recital - she's in TWELVE numbers!! :cool:

Tomorrow, I'm going with my folks and sisters to a mass and banquet celebrating my great-great aunt's 60th year as a nun. When I was little, we were actually pretty close (even though she's my great-grandmother's little sister). She's got a couple doctorates and a few masters degrees in all kinds of stuff, and she's traveled the world. Met a couple of popes. She's one of the most interesting people I've ever known. Unfortunately, she is proof that Alzheimer's will even strike people who use their brains regularly. I haven't seen her in a couple years, and my biggest fear is that she won't remember me. :(


Its really strange how they remember things from many many years ago but can't remember who their own kin are or what happened yesterday. My dad was always reliving things that happened 60 years ago but he also forgit who I was. Thought I was his brother at one point.

[LilLamb219]

The Catholic church up the street is using the Quest For Truth by CPH for their Vacation Bible School this year :)

[DaRev]

The Catholic church up the street is using the Quest For Truth by CPH for their Vacation Bible School this year :)

:clap: :amen: There's hope for them yet!!! ^_^ ^_^

[LilLamb219]

:clap: :amen: There's hope for them yet!!! ^_^ ^_^

Too bad they charge $25 per kid to attend! Our church's VBS is always free as it is an outreach method for us :)

[DaRev]

My vicarage congregation charges for VBS, but they always have a capacity attendance, over 100 kids. And all the other churches in the area schedule their VBS around theirs because no one would attend the other VBS's if they had it the same week. :P

[dinkime]

we do one-day all day on a saturday VBS at my church (usually 1-2 a summer)

[DaSeminarian]

My vicarage congregation charges for VBS, but they always have a capacity attendance, over 100 kids. And all the other churches in the area schedule their VBS around theirs because no one would attend the other VBS's if they had it the same week. :P


To me this is so wrong. Charging people to bring their kids in. Isn't VBS supposed to be a source of evangelism for the church? To me that is like telling everyone that they are to send their tithe in before the church service and if they didn't they can't come in.

I realize that the materials cost money, but the church pays for it's own Sunday school materieals and doesn't charge extra for those why is VBS any different?

[DaRev]

To me this is so wrong. Charging people to bring their kids in. Isn't VBS supposed to be a source of evangelism for the church? To me that is like telling everyone that they are to send their tithe in before the church service and if they didn't they can't come in.

I realize that the materials cost money, but the church pays for it's own Sunday school materieals and doesn't charge extra for those why is VBS any different?

They've never had an issue with evangelism through their VBS. They seem to do quite well in that regard. Besides, all the other churches charge a fee for VBS as well.

The bottom line is, either have a successful VBS program that the church can afford to do with a minimal fee, or not have one at all because the church cannot afford it.

[LilLamb219]

We have anywhere from 50-100 kids each year and that includes the teens who help work VBS. We've never charged and I'm not sure if any other churches do charge in our area except for the Catholic ones.

[filosofer]

To me this is so wrong. Charging people to bring their kids in. Isn't VBS supposed to be a source of evangelism for the church? To me that is like telling everyone that they are to send their tithe in before the church service and if they didn't they can't come in.

I realize that the materials cost money, but the church pays for it's own Sunday school materieals and doesn't charge extra for those why is VBS any different?

I think this is something that the congregation needs to think through very carefully. Having VBS because "we always have" is not sufficient. What is the purpose of VBS? How does it fit with the overall purpose of the congregation? Who is benefitting?

Important questions to consider.

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaSeminarian]

They've never had an issue with evangelism through their VBS. They seem to do quite well in that regard. Besides, all the other churches charge a fee for VBS as well.

The bottom line is, either have a successful VBS program that the church can afford to do with a minimal fee, or not have one at all because the church cannot afford it.

Seems to me that it is more a budget problem. The different church boards and the voters either need to make this a priority in their educational budget or as you say Rev, fuhgedaboutit. If you are trying to reach out to families that don't have the financial resources to put their children into a one-week VBS program they lose out. I don't recall Jesus telling the disciples to make sure they collect the cover charge before the Gospel is preached to the nations.

I also agree that there is a quality issue in how a VBS program is done. There is a lot of schlock in what certain companies are promoting for VBS. I know that most often CPH puts out some good stuff, but even they have gone a little too commercial in the kits they sell to churches.

VBS should be an expense the church finds a way to afford and budgets it accordingly. I would rather see the church eat the expense as long as the word of God is being heard. As you can tell, I have very definite opinions about this.

[latebloomer]

VBS has changed through the years. When I was a kid, it was every morning for 2 weeks. Now we have it in the evenings for a week and it's a family thing, not just for the kids. latebloomer

[LilLamb219]

There is a lot of schlock in what certain companies are promoting for VBS. I know that most often CPH puts out some good stuff, but even they have gone a little too commercial in the kits they sell to churches.

VBS should be an expense the church finds a way to afford and budgets it accordingly. I would rather see the church eat the expense as long as the word of God is being heard. As you can tell, I have very definite opinions about this.

I agree with this.

We don't usually buy the craft kits. There are 2 craft leaders; one for the 5-12 year olds and one for the under 5 group. I've been the older crafts leader for a few years now.

I generally spend $100 on crafts for the week and I plan for anywhere from 75-100 children. This year I've planned for 90.

I try to match my craft to the day's lesson and I do get ideas from some of the CPH crafts that they have available, but it just is too costly to use them all the time. I think last year was the first time we used them more than any year and we found at the last minute that we had to overnight some kits to us...ack. :doh:

So, this year I've made it so that I can have someone run to the craft supply store quickly if we run out. If anyone needs any ideas for their crafts and you're doing Quest for Truth, let me know and I'll share.

[TheCosmicGospel]

Seems like a missed opportunity if all the other VBS programs charge. A church might stand out in the minds of the other parents that are sending 2 or more of their kids to a number of VBS programs.

What about youth groups and going to the main youth gatherings? All 3 years are devoted to raising the needed cash. Just what are we telling the world about the work of the church when this goes on continuously with bake sales and car washes???? What are we teaching the kids?

Peace,
Cos

[Studeclunker]

VBS has changed through the years. When I was a kid, it was every morning for 2 weeks. Now we have it in the evenings for a week and it's a family thing, not just for the kids. latebloomer

I used to belong to Faith Lutheran in Riverside CA. They took the evangalism philosophy of VBS very seriously. The church would plan their VBS a year in advance, and they would then apportion a part of the monthly budget accordingly. Then the committe would solicit donations of all kinds of needs related to the years programme. The last two years I was there, they did the evening thing and served a full dinner to the entire family. It was enormously popular. Yes, it was also enormously expensive. Our budget was very strained, but we managed. By the way, there was no charge, though donations were encouraged.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Our church can hardly meet our budget but we have free VBS every year. We just budget and even have a lite dinner the last day. No charges for anything. If your in an area that charges it would be like babysitting for a week, but in our area nobody charges. We usually do the CPH format even with all the CD's, books and background if needed. Any donations we get we support Christian charities. I think last year we contributed over 200 dollars and had around 45 kids. I play the synthesizer to help the kids learn their songs, I've been doing it for the last 6 years.

[DaRev]

Our church does not charge anything for VBS either. But it's getting increasingly tougher to get volunteers to help out.
This year I am having a concurrent Bible study for the middle school youth who will also help out with various activities for the VBS. The CPH kit comes with a great companion study for that age group.

[LilLamb219]

The middle schoolers and high schoolers are awesome at helping out during VBS!!! They enjoy being role models for the younger ones :)

[DaRev]

The middle schoolers and high schoolers are awesome at helping out during VBS!!! They enjoy being role models for the younger ones :)

At my vicarage church the high school kids were more involved with the VBS than the adults were! Same thing with Sunday School! The youth involvement there was amazing, thanks mainly to the SELC Luther League involvement.

[DaRev]

Hey, Porter, what are you all dressed up for?? Hot date? ^_^

[Flipper]

We just got back from the Jubilee - it was her 70th year as a nun, not her 60th. No, she didn’t remember any of us off hand, but had some glimpses of memory where she recognized our faces, and realized we were relatives. She was still very happy to see us and very excited to have cake and punch. The whole thing was kind of sad and happy at the same time.


Now when I was little, we had to go to PSR class every week at our local church for our “church education.” It was on either Wednesday or Thursday nights. Anyway, some friends of Aunt Julie would teach some of the classes. If I ever cut up in class, Aunt Julie would find out. I saw one of my old PSR teachers there and went over and spoke to her. She just celebrated her 60th year as a nun. She didn’t remember me, but she remembered teaching at my church and some of the crazy things that went on there. She still sees the other nun we had for some of our classes. When she asked what my name was, I said “Flipper the Troublemaker.” She thought that was funny.

[DaRev]

When she asked what my name was, I said “Flipper the Troublemaker.” She thought that was funny.

Well, at least you were honest with the nun! ^_^ ^_^

[porterross]

Hey, Porter, what are you all dressed up for?? Hot date? ^_^

Yeah, right! Just felt like a change to reflect my mood. It's a chick thing.

What are you doing, peeking in my window?

[DaRev]

Yeah, right! Just felt like a change to reflect my mood. It's a chick thing.

What are you doing, peeking in my window?

:holy: Would I do a thing like that?

[DaSeminarian]

:holy: Would I do a thing like that?

Hey everyone don't let the halo fool ya. He's as red-blooded american male as they come.

[porterross]

He never had me fooled.

[DaSeminarian]

He never had me fooled.

Yeah, but you still like a man in uniform don't ya? ;)

[porterross]

Yeah, but you still like a man in uniform don't ya? ;)

It turns me on a little. :blush:

[DaRev]

Yeah, but you still like a man in uniform don't ya? ;)

Ha! ^_^ I guess it depends on the uniform! ^_^ ^_^

[DaRev]

It turns me on a little. :blush:

What kind of uniform do you like? ;)

[porterross]

I'm not giving away all of my secrets.

[WildStrawberry]

Whew! The flirting in here! ;):D

Had a chat with my Pastor today...looks like I'm getting married November 15th '08!

Had to talk to him about reserving the church 'n stuff.

*laughing* It's about time my Guy and I took the plunge. We've been together for 9 years now...6 of 'em have been with us being engaged! by the time we get married (this will be my first marriage) I'll be 39! :D

I've got some VBS stuff to share but my brain isn't cooperating...*G* I'll share tomorrow should I remember.

G'nite all. Sleep sweetly!

Kae

[DaRev]

I'm not giving away all of my secrets.

Oh... you're gonna make me work at it, huh?

I like a challenge. ;) ^_^

OK, let me see... I seem to remember something about crackling leather gun belts..

[DaRev]

:clap:
I just got an email from my son in St. Louis. He and his girlfriend went to church today. First time he's been to church in a loooooong time!! :clap:
He said they had a nice reception from the people there, which is great. I've been to churches where they ignore most new people. I hope that he makes this a bit more regular.

:thumbsup:

[WildStrawberry]

:clap:
I just got an email from my son in St. Louis. He and his girlfriend went to church today. First time he's been to church in a loooooong time!! :clap:
He said they had a nice reception from the people there, which is great. I've been to churches where they ignore most new people. I hope that he makes this a bit more regular.

:thumbsup:

Hooray!!!

Kae

[C.F.W. Walther]

Oh... you're gonna make me work at it, huh?

I like a challenge. ;) ^_^

OK, let me see... I seem to remember something about crackling leather gun belts..
crackling leather gun belts, leather whips, masks.........oh brother......:eek::blush:........what would your mothers think? :help:

[LilLamb219]

Congratulations!!!

:clap:

Whew! The flirting in here! ;):D

Had a chat with my Pastor today...looks like I'm getting married November 15th '08!

Had to talk to him about reserving the church 'n stuff.

*laughing* It's about time my Guy and I took the plunge. We've been together for 9 years now...6 of 'em have been with us being engaged! by the time we get married (this will be my first marriage) I'll be 39! :D

I've got some VBS stuff to share but my brain isn't cooperating...*G* I'll share tomorrow should I remember.

G'nite all. Sleep sweetly!

Kae

[LilLamb219]

Well, I'm having problems today with CF! Double post.

[DaRev]

leather whips, masks


:eek: :eek:

[porterross]

Whew! The flirting in here! ;):D

Had a chat with my Pastor today...looks like I'm getting married November 15th '08!

Had to talk to him about reserving the church 'n stuff.

*laughing* It's about time my Guy and I took the plunge. We've been together for 9 years now...6 of 'em have been with us being engaged! by the time we get married (this will be my first marriage) I'll be 39! :D

I've got some VBS stuff to share but my brain isn't cooperating...*G* I'll share tomorrow should I remember.

G'nite all. Sleep sweetly!

Kae
Kae, that's wonderful!!!

You're a patient woman. Not many of us would have let a man off the hook for 6 years.

I sense a virtual bridal shower coming up.

[porterross]

crackling leather gun belts, leather whips, masks.........oh brother......:eek::blush:........what would your mothers think? :help:
errr...not me. Ick.

[porterross]

...sorry...double post...CF is hanging up on me

[LilLamb219]

I sense a virtual bridal shower coming up.

Sounds like fun :) :thumbsup:

[LilLamb219]

Porter! I just noticed your toenails are painted red :)

[porterross]

Porter! I just noticed your toenails are painted red :)

Yes. Those I can reach. :D

[Jim47]

Whew! The flirting in here! ;):D

Had a chat with my Pastor today...looks like I'm getting married November 15th '08!

Had to talk to him about reserving the church 'n stuff.

*laughing* It's about time my Guy and I took the plunge. We've been together for 9 years now...6 of 'em have been with us being engaged! by the time we get married (this will be my first marriage) I'll be 39! :D

I've got some VBS stuff to share but my brain isn't cooperating...*G* I'll share tomorrow should I remember.

G'nite all. Sleep sweetly!

Kae



Congratulations Kae !

May The Lord bless you and your marriage.

[LilLamb219]

Hmm...this thread is acting strangely. It says 43 pages but for now I can only reach page 42.

[DaRev]

I must be seeing things.
It says that Jim posted in this thread, but his post will not come up.
CF is REALLY messed up right now!

[LilLamb219]

test

[WildStrawberry]

Hey! Thanks everyone!

A virtual bridal shower? LOL that does sound like fun.

weird things happening with the Forums huh?

Kae

[LilLamb219]

HEY! I see page 43 now!!! Whew! I was wondering how far we'd be posting with none of us being able to read the replies LOL ;)

[dinkime]

today was "transition day" and the kids met the teachers for their grade NEXT year, tomorrow is field day with games all morning, wednesday we are having a special lunch and thursday is the LAST day of the year! woohoo!!

[ctay]

The grandkids went home last night, the 15 month old didn't want anything to do with her parents, if something happened she'd come to me. I hadn't kept her that much, her mom spoiled her not me. I don't know why she did that. I think I got more gray hair. I took them to church yesterday morning, I have to make myself go there. I need to pray.

[Jim47]

The grandkids went home last night, the 15 month old didn't want anything to do with her parents, if something happened she'd come to me. I hadn't kept her that much, her mom spoiled her not me. I don't know why she did that. I think I got more gray hair. I took them to church yesterday morning, I have to make myself go there. I need to pray.


I hope ours cme for a visit again soon. The little one just started walking.

Your hat is cute ctay :)

[seajoy]

Congratulations Kae !

May The Lord bless you and your marriage.
Wow, I miss all kinds of stuff when I'm gone!
Best wishes Kae! And God's blessings.

[seajoy]

Just letting people know that I won't be here much over the next month and a half. There is much planning, and parties, and showers etc...in getting ready for our son's wedding.
I will miss you all, you are in my heart, and you won't be far from my thoughts. :hug: I continue to pray for you folks here at TCL, also. :prayer:

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.

God's blessings.....try not to forget ol' seajoy! :wave:

[DaRev]

You all have GOT to check this out!!! Too funny!! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM

[Flipper]

Oh, how exciting! Have fun, Seajoy!!

Ok, now need serious advice, or rather a recommendation.

Good dear friend of mine is in the middle of a particularly nasty divorce with his second wife. I may have talked about it in the past. He's a sweet, sweet, guy who keeps finding girls who walk all over him. The first wife used him to get through nursing school, then left him - she didn't make a big deal during the divorce. This one, we thought from the beginning she was marrying him to get an alimony check and sure enough, that's what she's going for. Without going into details, she's done some really nasty stuff to him, and he's having to pay lots in legal fees to fight her. You can't blame him for being angry.

Anyway, he called last night to get a layman's explanation of a letter he got from his attorney. We talked a good 45 minutes. In that time, it hit me that he is so angry, and hates his ex so much that it's clouding his judgment. We don't blame him because we saw she was a piece of work from day one, but his need to get even with her is overwhelming everything, is where I think he's going to make some rash decisions on things that might not be the best thing for him. She's really brought out the worst in him.

He needs to let go of the hate and just focus on getting out of his marriage unscathed. I know, it's easy for me to say, I've never been in a yucky marriage, but on the outside looking in, he's going to hurt himself. He's a Christian. He should know about forgiveness.

To those of you who have gone through divorces, was there a book or something like that, which helped you come to terms with what was going on, and to learn to forgive and move on? Something that I can just get on Amazon and send to him? He won't listen to either my husband or I if we talk to him. Every time I tell him to quit worrying about her stupid accusations, that there is no way they can hold in court (i.e. claiming house is marital property when there is an abundance of documentation that it isn't - Missouri doesn't have community property laws - you don't have to work for lawyers to see that one), he accuses me of not understanding his pain, or defending a "corrupt legal system," etc.

He's really getting into reading devotionals and other Christian books. Maybe I can reach him through another Christian book.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

[dinkime]

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.



AWESOME!! i looked up the call list -- they had a pretty big class!! your son & (soon to be) daughter in law will do wonderfully

[Studeclunker]

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.

God's blessings.....try not to forget ol' seajoy! :wave:

Glad to hear the good news about the kids! Hope things go wonderfully well with them.

I could never forget you, Luvie. Remember you daily in prayer, amoung others.

Flipper, I'm at a complete loss. There but for the grace of God go I. My own marriage was going the same way eighteen years ago. The poor fellow has my deepest sympathies.

[Jim47]

Just letting people know that I won't be here much over the next month and a half. There is much planning, and parties, and showers etc...in getting ready for our son's wedding.
I will miss you all, you are in my heart, and you won't be far from my thoughts. :hug: I continue to pray for you folks here at TCL, also. :prayer:

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.

God's blessings.....try not to forget ol' seajoy! :wave:



How could we ever forget you! :)

[seajoy]

How could we ever forget you! :)
:hug:

[Jim47]

Oh, how exciting! Have fun, Seajoy!!

Ok, now need serious advice, or rather a recommendation.

Good dear friend of mine is in the middle of a particularly nasty divorce with his second wife. I may have talked about it in the past. He's a sweet, sweet, guy who keeps finding girls who walk all over him. The first wife used him to get through nursing school, then left him - she didn't make a big deal during the divorce. This one, we thought from the beginning she was marrying him to get an alimony check and sure enough, that's what she's going for. Without going into details, she's done some really nasty stuff to him, and he's having to pay lots in legal fees to fight her. You can't blame him for being angry.

Anyway, he called last night to get a layman's explanation of a letter he got from his attorney. We talked a good 45 minutes. In that time, it hit me that he is so angry, and hates his ex so much that it's clouding his judgment. We don't blame him because we saw she was a piece of work from day one, but his need to get even with her is overwhelming everything, is where I think he's going to make some rash decisions on things that might not be the best thing for him. She's really brought out the worst in him.

He needs to let go of the hate and just focus on getting out of his marriage unscathed. I know, it's easy for me to say, I've never been in a yucky marriage, but on the outside looking in, he's going to hurt himself. He's a Christian. He should know about forgiveness.

To those of you who have gone through divorces, was there a book or something like that, which helped you come to terms with what was going on, and to learn to forgive and move on? Something that I can just get on Amazon and send to him? He won't listen to either my husband or I if we talk to him. Every time I tell him to quit worrying about her stupid accusations, that there is no way they can hold in court (i.e. claiming house is marital property when there is an abundance of documentation that it isn't - Missouri doesn't have community property laws - you don't have to work for lawyers to see that one), he accuses me of not understanding his pain, or defending a "corrupt legal system," etc.

He's really getting into reading devotionals and other Christian books. Maybe I can reach him through another Christian book.

Thanks for any advice you can give.



Councilling from a good Pastor is what he needs. Sin is hard to deal with, hers and his, but he must not let his hatred over come him and he must find forgiveness for her.


Mt 6:14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Mt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

[LilLamb219]

:( I'll miss you seajoy!

But I think it's great that your son and future daughter-in-law will be nearby!

Just letting people know that I won't be here much over the next month and a half. There is much planning, and parties, and showers etc...in getting ready for our son's wedding.
I will miss you all, you are in my heart, and you won't be far from my thoughts. :hug: I continue to pray for you folks here at TCL, also. :prayer:

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.

God's blessings.....try not to forget ol' seajoy! :wave:

[LilLamb219]

You all have GOT to check this out!!! Too funny!! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM

That is really funny!!! The lady who does our flute choir isn't as fond of Pachelbel as I am so I sent it to her! ^_^

[Flipper]

Councilling from a good Pastor is what he needs. Sin is hard to deal with, hers and his, but he must not let his hatred over come him and he must find forgiveness for her.


Mt 6:14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Mt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

He is getting counseling from someone at church. However, his church is a non-denominational church that is an offshoot of a Baptist church. The most grudge filled Christians I've ever known are Baptists. Remember when I was talking about realizing what the feel-good songs were? It was his church.

I will, however, pass along the Bible verses. Thanks!

[QuiltAngel]

We shall miss you seajoy, but enjoy the planning and the wedding.

Congrats Kae!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Oh, how exciting! Have fun, Seajoy!!

Ok, now need serious advice, or rather a recommendation.

Good dear friend of mine is in the middle of a particularly nasty divorce with his second wife. I may have talked about it in the past. He's a sweet, sweet, guy who keeps finding girls who walk all over him. The first wife used him to get through nursing school, then left him - she didn't make a big deal during the divorce. This one, we thought from the beginning she was marrying him to get an alimony check and sure enough, that's what she's going for. Without going into details, she's done some really nasty stuff to him, and he's having to pay lots in legal fees to fight her. You can't blame him for being angry.

Anyway, he called last night to get a layman's explanation of a letter he got from his attorney. We talked a good 45 minutes. In that time, it hit me that he is so angry, and hates his ex so much that it's clouding his judgment. We don't blame him because we saw she was a piece of work from day one, but his need to get even with her is overwhelming everything, is where I think he's going to make some rash decisions on things that might not be the best thing for him. She's really brought out the worst in him.

He needs to let go of the hate and just focus on getting out of his marriage unscathed. I know, it's easy for me to say, I've never been in a yucky marriage, but on the outside looking in, he's going to hurt himself. He's a Christian. He should know about forgiveness.

To those of you who have gone through divorces, was there a book or something like that, which helped you come to terms with what was going on, and to learn to forgive and move on? Something that I can just get on Amazon and send to him? He won't listen to either my husband or I if we talk to him. Every time I tell him to quit worrying about her stupid accusations, that there is no way they can hold in court (i.e. claiming house is marital property when there is an abundance of documentation that it isn't - Missouri doesn't have community property laws - you don't have to work for lawyers to see that one), he accuses me of not understanding his pain, or defending a "corrupt legal system," etc.

He's really getting into reading devotionals and other Christian books. Maybe I can reach him through another Christian book.

Thanks for any advice you can give.I'm not going to be any help on the book thing but I know what he's going through. All he's doing is trying to explain to himself the unexplainable and trying to make sense of it. Since he can't do that then he just gets mad. Been there, done that. If he can't get closure on that then he will just keep getting mad and hate her. It's a defense mechanism for the unexplainable situation because I tried to see what I did wrong and couldn't find much. It's frustrating.

Somebody told me I was in one of the steps of grief.and recommended that I find a book on it. I never did and I probably should have because I never got past the "hate" process. Hard to explain really but I love her and hate her at the same time. It hurts him more now that he has to fight her in court. Another unexplainable situation. I feel sorry for the him. It was hell on earth.

The only way to keep my sanity, yes my sanity, was to get meds and just try to not obsess about it. The grief is terrific. I had to pray every time I started thinking about her or I would go nuts. As I said before it's like you loved one died. but they are still there to remind you that they're gone.

Just talking to someone brings a little relief. He might try a Christian grief counselor or group therapy. Just sharing the burden with someone helped a little.

[WildStrawberry]

God saw fit to keep our son and his future wife right here in WI, only an hour from us. We are thrilled to have them so close.

Hooray! How wonderful!

Enjoy your time away even as we miss seeing you. Many blessings on your son and future daughter in law on their wedding!

Kae

[WildStrawberry]

Flipper,

I don't have any advice but, I just wanted to say that I'll be praying for your friend!

Kae

[Flipper]

I'm not going to be any help on the book thing but I know what he's going through. All he's doing is trying to explain to himself the unexplainable and trying to make sense of it. Since he can't do that then he just gets mad. Been there, done that. If he can't get closure on that then he will just keep getting mad and hate her. It's a defense mechanism for the unexplainable situation because I tried to see what I did wrong and couldn't find much. It's frustrating.

Somebody told me I was in one of the steps of grief.and recommended that I find a book on it. I never did and I probably should have because I never got past the "hate" process. Hard to explain really but I love her and hate her at the same time. It hurts him more now that he has to fight her in court. Another unexplainable situation. I feel sorry for the him. It was hell on earth.

The only way to keep my sanity, yes my sanity, was to get meds and just try to not obsess about it. The grief is terrific. I had to pray every time I started thinking about her or I would go nuts. As I said before it's like you loved one died. but they are still there to remind you that they're gone.

Just talking to someone brings a little relief. He might try a Christian grief counselor or group therapy. Just sharing the burden with someone helped a little.


Thanks for the insight - I see what you are saying. He is seeing a professional Christian counselor, and I believe he's medicated, and I'm sure that's what's allowing him to function at all. He's just getting back to following Jesus (first wife was a Wiccan Priestess, and he got all involved in that), so it will probably take awhile to learn to just give it to God. A lot of older Christians still have a hard time with that.

He is also obsessed with the idea that she's going to continue to disparage his reputation with any means necessary, forever and ever. I had a long-term relationship ex boyfriend, and even a guy I just went on a couple dates with, do the same thing to me when I broke it off with them, so I completely understand how he feels. I just wish I can help to get him to a point where he realizes that whoever believes her, really doesn't need to be a friend of his anyway. (I wish I knew you guys back then - I felt so alone). It took me a long time to get to that point, so I know it will be an uphill battle with him.

You're right, we should just be there to listen to him vent his frustrations. It still blows me away that people can be that mean with a clear conscience. She really did him a number.


Thanks, Kae.

[dinkime]

one more day of work with kids...

[C.F.W. Walther]

Thanks for the insight - I see what you are saying. He is seeing a professional Christian counselor, and I believe he's medicated, and I'm sure that's what's allowing him to function at all. He's just getting back to following Jesus (first wife was a Wiccan Priestess, and he got all involved in that), so it will probably take awhile to learn to just give it to God. A lot of older Christians still have a hard time with that.

He is also obsessed with the idea that she's going to continue to disparage his reputation with any means necessary, forever and ever. I had a long-term relationship ex boyfriend, and even a guy I just went on a couple dates with, do the same thing to me when I broke it off with them, so I completely understand how he feels. I just wish I can help to get him to a point where he realizes that whoever believes her, really doesn't need to be a friend of his anyway. (I wish I knew you guys back then - I felt so alone). It took me a long time to get to that point, so I know it will be an uphill battle with him.

You're right, we should just be there to listen to him vent his frustrations. It still blows me away that people can be that mean with a clear conscience. She really did him a number.


Thanks, Kae.Well I did give it to God but I don't know what he did with it. Maybe he just wants me to learn a lesson. Still don't know what the lesson is or if He has something in mind for me. I guess I'll just have to wait.

[porterross]

He is getting counseling from someone at church. However, his church is a non-denominational church that is an offshoot of a Baptist church. The most grudge filled Christians I've ever known are Baptists. Remember when I was talking about realizing what the feel-good songs were? It was his church.

I will, however, pass along the Bible verses. Thanks!
Flipper, it may be that you simply have to allow him to work his anger until he sees how self-destructive and pointless it is. Just let him vent and agree with what he says, repeating it if necessary, until hopefully the absudity of it echoes in his head and he snaps out of it.

What he's going through is normal and it's probably better to just be there for him and pray that he get past the hurt and anger quickly and learn from this very painful lesson. A big part of his anger is with himself for being so foolish....again. Trust me on this.

[C.F.W. Walther]

There are other stages in between but these are the major stages. I'm edging in on step five. I'll start to look again for a mate who can tolerate me :)


The five stages of grief are:
1-Denial-"this can't be happening to me", looking for the former spouse in familia places, or if it is death, setting the table for the person or acting as if they are still in living there. No crying. Not accepting or even acknowledging the loss.

2-Anger-"why me?", feelings of wanting to fight back or get even with spouse of divorce, for death, anger at the deceased, blaming them for leaving.

3-Bargaining-bargaining often takes place before the loss. Attempting to make deals with the spouse who is leaving, or attempting to make deals with God to stop or change the loss. Begging, wishing, praying for them to come back.

4-Depression-overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, frustration, bitterness, self pity, mourning loss of person as well as the hopes, dreams and plans for the future. Feeling lack of control, feeling numb. Perhaps feeling suicidal.

5-Acceptance-there is a difference between resignation and acceptance. You have to accept the loss, not just try to bear it quietly. Realization that it takes two to make or break a marriage. Realization that the person is gone (in death) that it is not their fault, they didn't leave you on purpose. (even in cases of suicide, often the deceased person, was not in their right frame of mind) Finding the good that can come out of the pain of loss, finding comfort and healing. Our goals turn toward personal growth. Stay with fond memories of person.

Get help. You will survive. You will heal, even if you cannot believe that now, just know that it is true. To feel pain after loss is normal. It proves that we are alive, human. But we can't stop living. We have to become stronger, while not shutting off our feelings for the hope of one day being healed and finding love and/or happiness again. Helping others through something we have experienced is a wonderful way to facilitate our healing and bring good out of something tragic.

[synger]

Porter, I had to go to your page and look through your armory to figure out what that thing was on the wall behind you. It looked to me like it was either a deck of cards or a pack of cigarettes.

Never would have guessed it was the Book of Concord!

[DaRev]

Porter, I had to go to your page and look through your armory to figure out what that thing was on the wall behind you. It looked to me like it was either a deck of cards or a pack of cigarettes.

Never would have guessed it was the Book of Concord!

Gotta love that!! :thumbsup:

[latebloomer]

Good rainy morning, everyone. Lovely rainy day here. We needed it. The farmers should be happy. Tiger has a new Spiderman umbrella. He could hardly wait until it was time to leave this morning so he could show it to his teacher. Only 3 more days left of preschool until summer vacation.

latebloomer

[porterross]

Porter, I had to go to your page and look through your armory to figure out what that thing was on the wall behind you. It looked to me like it was either a deck of cards or a pack of cigarettes.

Never would have guessed it was the Book of Concord!

Well, now you know what a nerd I am. I actually have two editions of the BoC. :sorry:

[DaRev]

Well, now you know what a nerd I am. I actually have two editions of the BoC. :sorry:

Another reason why I like you! :thumbsup:

[Studeclunker]

Well, now you know what a nerd I am. I actually have two editions of the BoC. :sorry:

Gee, sounds like a good candidate for a Pastors wife...;)

[LilLamb219]

Gee, sounds like a good candidate for a Pastors wife...;)

This is most certainly true! :sorry:

[porterross]

Gee, sounds like a good candidate for a Pastors wife...;)

This is most certainly true! :sorry:


:swoon:

[porterross]

Another reason why I like you! :thumbsup:
I didn't say I've study them each in-depth and done a comparative analysis between the two, although I would love to do just that...perhaps a week at a monastery would be just the place to do such studies....hmmmm.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Monastery? Isn't that were a bunch of guys live? I would have to go to a convent. :)

[porterross]

Monastery? Isn't that were a bunch of guys live? I would have to go to a convent. :)


Oh, yeah. I'm no fool, honey. ;)

[DaRev]

Monastery? Isn't that were a bunch of guys live? I would have to go to a convent. :)

Oh, yeah. I'm no fool, honey. ;)

They're all celibate, so she'd be safe.

;) ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[porterross]

They're all celibate, so she'd be safe.

;) ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
How do you know that?

I doubt they have too many lighted vanities so my lack of makeup and attention to hairstyling would be enough of a deterrent even if they weren't. Everyone would be safe!

[C.F.W. Walther]

I poster this over in the Mature singles forum and I was just wondering what the ladies thoughts were on this. I'm thinking that there are some that wouldn't like this.

"One thing I have noticed about my generation is that we are not used to women that are on the defensive a lot. It's an attitude thing. For instance if I make a comment about how blue the sky is and some women comes back with "What makes you think the sky is blue?" or "How do you know that's blue and not opal?" or something like that. It almost sounds like they are too self conscious about not asking their opinion or that we don't think they are smart enough to answer. Like they have something to prove. I don't know what their reasoning is. It is just very uncomfortable to talk to some women now days. I've been "third degreeded" by women before and it's easier for a guy just to forget about it than waste time in a relationship that would be stressful. "

[porterross]

That's their glaring insecurity waving a big red flat at ya, Rad, not too mention the bag of bones from the skeleton in the closet they think they've buried.

Run, Forrest, Run!